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Screening and characterization of lactic acid bacterial strains that produce fermented milk and reduce cholesterol levels

Braz. j. microbiol; 48 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To screen for and characterize lactic acid bacteria strains with the ability to produce fermented milk and reduce cholesterol levels. Methods The strains were isolated from traditional fermented milk in China. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of cholesterol-reduction were used to iden...

Inhibitor tolerance of a recombinant flocculating industrial Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain during glucose and xylose co-fermentation

Braz. j. microbiol; 48 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Lignocellulose-derived inhibitors have negative effects on the ethanol fermentation capacity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In this study, the effects of eight typical inhibitors, including weak acids, furans, and phenols, on glucose and xylose co-fermentation of the recombinant xylose-fermenting ...

Therapeutic effect of resveratrol on morphine-induced damage in male reproductive system of mice by reducing nitric oxide serum level

Int. j. morphol; 35 (4), 2017
SUMMARY: Morphine is one of the naturally occurring phenanthrene alkaloids of opium that induces adverse effects on male reproductive system. Resveratrol is a phytoestrogen and antioxidant of red grape. The main goal is to investigate whether resveratrol could inhibit adverse effects of morphine on sperm...

A prototype single-port device for pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy. Technical feasibility and local drug distribution

Acta cir. bras; 32 (12), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the technical feasibility and homogeneity of drug distribution of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) based on a novel process of intraperitoneal drug application (multidirectional aerosolization). Methods: This was an in vivo experimental study in p...

Effects of nivolumab in peritoneal carcinamatosis of malign melanoma in mouse model

Acta cir. bras; 32 (12), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of nivolumab and comparison with dacarbazine (DTIC) on peritoneal carcinomatosis of malignant melanoma in mouse model. Methods: Mouse skin melanoma cells was injected under the capsule of the peritoneal surface in the left side of the abdomen. On postoperativ...

Biomechanic and histologic analysis of fibroblastic effects of tendon to bone healing by transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) in rotator cuff tears

Acta cir. bras; 32 (12), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effect of transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) on tendon-to-bone reconstruction of rotator cuff tears. Methods: Seventy-two rat supraspinatus tendons were transected and reconstructed in situ. At 8 and 16 weeks, specimens of three groups; that is control,...

The relationship between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and executive function among individuals with schizophrenia: differences by illness duration

Rev. bras. psiquiatr; 39 (4), 2017
Objective: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental illness characterized by positive and negative symptoms. Cognitive impairment continues to be a core and consistent deficit. Previous studies have shown that physical activity (PA) is positively associated with cognitive performance. Thus, it may play a suppor...

Reduced activation and CD3 lymphocyte recruitment after TNF-inhibitor use: evaluation of clinical and 99mTc-OKT3 scintigraphic response in a patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (6), 2017

Omega-3 fatty acids, inflammatory status and biochemical markers of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot study

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (6), 2017
Abstract Background: Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the concentrations of eicosanoids, cytokines, chemokines, C-reactive protein (CRP) and other inflammatory mediators. Objective: To investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on circulating levels of inflammatory mediators and b...

Use of pamidronate for osteoporosis treatment in public health care in Brazil

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (6), 2017
Abstract Purpose: The use of bisphosphonates for osteoporosis is effective in reducing the risk of fractures. However, oral formulations are sometimes not well tolerated or are contraindicated. Due to its availability in Brazilian public health system, pamidronate is frequently prescribed for osteoporos...